Fancy Farm Update: Big names, new rules and an updated stage for the annual political picnic
07/17/2014 04:11 PM
Event organizers of the 134th Fancy Farm Picnic are firming up the last of their speaking roster for this year’s event as the main attraction of Grimes versus McConnell has staff updating the venue, and guests are being warned to be respectful as a national TV audience descends upon the village of Fancy Farm. Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s staff confirmed that the senior Senator for the state will be at the event. McConnell’s Democratic challenger Secretary of State Alison... Read more 
Another U.S. Senate debate offer on the table, but still no agreement between campaigns
07/17/2014 03:37 PM
The campaigns of both candidates in the Kentucky U.S. Senate race again expressed interest in having the two share a stage to talk issues after Centre College made a formal proposal Thursday to host a debate. But still, no one debate offer has been accepted by both candidates. Partnering with AARP and WAVE3 News in Louisville, Centre College announced Thursday that it would like to host a debate between Kentucky U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell and Democratic candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes. Centre College... Read more
Jensen playing catch up in fundraising with $234,000 on hand after Democratic primary
07/17/2014 11:59 AM
Democratic 6th District Congressional candidate Elisabeth Jensen of Lexington is reporting more than $234,000 in cash-on-hand for her campaign against U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, R-Lexington. In the last three months, Jensen raised $186,000 in campaign contributions. Of that total, $163,000 in contributions came in the two months following the primary, according to a fundraising report filed with the Federal Election Commission. Prior to the May primary, Jensen, at one point had $265,000 in cash-on-hand. So far in the cycle... Read more
Andy Barr outspends 411 U.S. representatives on mail, calls to constituents
from myoung@herald-leader.com (Matt Young)
from myoung@herald-leader.com (Matt Young)
U.S. Rep. Andy Barr spent more than $190,000 in taxpayer money to send mail and conduct telephone town hall meetings with constituents in his first 15 months in office, according…Click to Continue » [...]
Thu, Jul 17, 2014 11:33:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
In anti-abortion Kentucky, Grimes walks fine line on women's issues
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
A pro-choice group's decision to air ads against Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in Kentucky highlights the balancing act facing Democrat nominee Alison Lundergan Grimes as she works to win…Click to Continue » [...]
Thu, Jul 17, 2014 11:12:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
GOP groups working for Republican control of Kentucky House
from jbrammer@herald-leader.com (Jack Brammer)
from jbrammer@herald-leader.com (Jack Brammer)
FRANKFORT — Two national groups dedicated to electing Republican state legislators have their sights set on the Kentucky House.Click to Continue » [...]
Thu, Jul 17, 2014 10:36:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Gov. Steve Beshear's handling of the state budget shortfall will be one of the topics on this weekend's "Comment on Kentucky," a public affairs show of the Kentucky Educational Television network. Joining interim host Bill Bryant of Lexington's WKYT-TV to discuss recent news in Kentucky will be three journalists -- Tom Loftus of The Courier-Journal, Phillip Bailey of WFPL in Louisville and Nick Storm of cn|2 in Louisville. The show airs live at 8 p.m. Friday on KET. On the Monday, July 21 edition of "Kentucky Tonight" at 8 p.m. p.m. on KET and at KET.org/live, host Renee Shaw [...]
Thu, Jul 17, 2014 7:34:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Centre College wants to host the first debate between Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell and Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes.The university announced Thursday that it's partnering with AARP Kentucky and Louisville TV station WAVE-3 News to present a debate on Sept 3.Though the stage is set, it's unclear if the candidates will be there.The McConnell and Grimes campaigns have been unable to come to an agreement on any debates, instead jousting through the media over locations or format. [...]
Thu, Jul 17, 2014 5:30:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Louisville Council Democrats Reprimand Johnson Aide For Disparaging Council Member
from Phillip M. Bailey
from Phillip M. Bailey
The Louisville Metro Council Democratic Caucus has reprimanded an aide to Caucus Vice Chair Dan Johnson for making disparaging comments about a council member, according to documents obtained by WFPL.The memorandum, issued June 24, said Johnson must provide a corrective plan for legislative aide Bryan Mathews to follow. [...]
Thu, Jul 17, 2014 4:52:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
"People of Kentucky, you deserve complete honesty," an actor playing the role of candidate Gil Fulbright says in a Represent US video. "So here it is. I don't care about you." [...]
Fri, Jul 18, 2014 1:07:45 PM, Continue reading at the source
As the ads continue to run, candidates need a lot of money to keep the attacks coming and that’s just what is happening in the Senate race in Kentucky. [...]
Fri, Jul 18, 2014 1:07:45 PM, Continue reading at the source
Kentucky's senior senator Mitch McConnell is introducing a resolution that would help Kentucky families adopting from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. [...]
Fri, Jul 18, 2014 1:07:45 PM, Continue reading at the source
Weekly Legislative Calendar
Weekly Legislative Calendar
July 14 - 18, 2014
Monday, July 14, 2014
12:30pm, Lindsey Wilson College
INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Agenda: Presentation: Overview of Lindsey Wilson College, Dr. William T. Luckey, Jr., President, Lindsey Wilson College; Presentation: Performance Update of the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities, Dr. Gary Cox, President, Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
1:00pm, Annex Room 169
CAPITAL PROJECTS AND BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Agenda: Information Items; Lease Reports from the Finance and Administration Cabinet; Project Reports from Finance and Administration Cabinet; Report from the Office of Financial Management; Local School Bonds – New school bond issues with 100 percent locally-funded debt service participation; Updated Monthly and Weekly Debt Issuance Calendar.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
1:00 PM - CDT, Owensboro Health Regional Hospital-Auditorium
INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND WELFARE
Agenda: Access to Primary Care: Primary Care Challenges and Recommendations Susan Zepeda, PhD, CEO, Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, Workforce Needs in Family Medicine, Gerry Stover, EVP, Kentucky Academy of Family Physicians, Primary Care Needs in View of Expansion, Dave Bolt, Deputy Director, Kentucky Primary Care Association, Regional Primary Care Workforce and Education Challenges, Lucy Juett, Center Director, AHEC South Central Region, Rural County Impact of Primary Care Needs Ed Heath, Dr. Se, CEO, Muhlenberg County Community Hospital, Practitioner Perspective on Primary Care Shortage, Khanh Nguyen, DO; Primary Care Delivery by APRNs, Jessica Estes, APRN-NP, Hawesville, KY, Leila Faucette, Executive Director, Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners & Nurse Midwives; Impact Plus Services: Medicaid Managed Care Mary Begley, Commissioner and Dr. Allen Brenzel, Medical Director, Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, Veronica Cecil, Chief of Staff of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Director, Division of Program Integrity, Department for Medicaid Services, Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Representative, Anthem Medicaid, Kimberlee Richardson, Director of Clinical Health Services, CoventryCares of Kentucky, Representative, Humana/Care Source, Representative, Passport Health Plan, Representative, WellCare Health Plans; Medicaid Expansion Overview: Lawrence Kissner, Commissioner, Department for Medicaid Services, Cabinet for Health and Family Services; Kentucky Telehealth Network, Rob Sprang, MBA, Director, Project Manager, Tim Bickel, Co-Project Manager, Kentucky TeleHealth Network, University of Louisville, Mary Horsley, RN, Training Center Director, Eastern KTHN Telehealth, St. Claire Regional Medical Center, Steve Fricker, Training Center Director, West KTHN Telehealth, Baptist Health Madisonville
Thursday, July 17, 2014
10:00 AM - EDT, Lake Cumberland State Park, Lure Lodge dining room
INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM - INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Agenda: The Importance of Houseboating and Water Sports to Kentucky's Tourism Industry, Stephen Eastin, Park Manager, Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, Bob Stewart, Secretary, Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, Carolyn Mounce, Executive Director, Somerset-Pulaski Convention and Visitors Center, Jerry Harden, President, Stardust Cruisers, Bill Jasper, President, Kentucky Marina Association
Note: This will be a joint meeting with the IJC on Labor and Industry
Friday, July 18, 2014
10:00am, Annex Room 131
SPECIAL SUBCOMMITTEE ON ENERGY
Agenda: Presentation and public hearing on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Block Grant Application - FY 15: Jason Dunn, Director of Family Support, Department for Community Based Services, Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Roger McCann, Deputy Director/CIO, Community Action Kentucky. Rising electric prices and programs for low income consumers: Paul Embs, President and CEO, Clark Energy Cooperative, and Mike McNalley, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, East Kentucky Power, Cheryl E. Bruner, Director of Customer Service and Marketing, LG&E and KU Energy; The role of Kentucky Public Service Commission in rate making: Stephanie Bell, Deputy Executive Director, Andrew Melnykovych, Public Information Officer.
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